This is a handcarved linocut print of an elderly woman and a crow, inspired by a White Mountain Apache folktale about an Old Woman who Weaves the World while Trickster Crow unravels it again. This handcrafted linocut print intentionally includes wild native North American plants and flowers including: thistles, blackberries, wild reeds, poppies and bristly foxtail grasses and plenty of black feathers!

PRINT SIZE: 16" x 16",

PAPER SIZE: 20" x 20"

MATERIALS: It is hand printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) relief Ink on either traditional Korean HanJi Paper or Japanese Hosho Paper, all of which are archival quality. Hosho is a handmade cultural heritage paper from Japan. It is acid-free with a rustic natural handmade feel with deckled edge. HanJi is a cultural treasure from Korean, handmade from the soft, inner bark of the mulberry tree and sap from the roots of the Hibiscus plant. Hanji has exceptional strength and durability, is acid free, pH neutral and archival quality.

COLOR OPTIONS: It is printed with two different color options: Black & Blue-Gray. The blue-gray is hand-mixed so please expect slight variations. You may also request a custom color, it will take 3-5 days to print and dry before shipping.

STORY DETAILS:

Like the concept of Yin and Yang, the folkloric motif consisting of two opposing forces is timeless and enduring and is hidden in plain sight in this folktale which is about how creation and destruction are part of the whole, and how a sense of loss and feeling of rebirth and joy can coexist. . .Profound wisdom revealed in this ancient folktale about an enchanted relationship between a wise old woman and a creature with black feathers!

I created this piece in honor of the deep wisdom of indigenous North American folklore which arises from this precious landscape on which I live and depend, while at the same time honoring this enduring universal theme of life and death, Yin and Yang, that shows up in so many of our immigrant stories. This artwork honors both in efforts to reveal our deep connections so that we may continue to live harmoniously together seven generations from now.

GIFT SUGGESTIONS:

This would make a wonderful gift for an elder woman, a weaver, nature lover, gardener, or earth goddess or someone who must face the hard choice of saying "no" to one thing in order to say "yes" to what they truly want to birth in the world. It would especially be fitting for someone who appreciates the concept of Yin and Yang and/or the archetype of creation and destruction working in tandem together and someone who feels that this philosophy of life resonates with how they see and experience the world. It would also work well for pagans, someone who values indigenous wisdom, or someone who loves the mythic imagination and enjoys reading Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and books like Women Who Run with the Wolves.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. FeathersandFolktales uses eco-friendly packaging supplies. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print.

Free Shipping within the USA. Ships out within 1-3 business days.

Flat rate international shipping for $35.00

Questions? Please feel free to email diemdangers@gmail.com or contact me here. you will get a response within 24 hours.

Please note that the copyright of this work is retained by the artist.